School Caretaker: Safe, Welcoming Facilities & Maintenance

Marchant Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a welcoming secondary school in Sheffield. This full-time, permanent position offers a hands-on role maintaining the premises and ensuring a safe, inviting environment for students and staff.

You will work with school staff to perform general upkeep, security checks, and preparations for events, contributing to a smooth daily operation and a tidy, well-presented site.

Qualifications

• Dependable with a positive, practical attitude.
• Caretaking or facilities experience is beneficial.
• Willingness to perform a range of hands-on tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize tasks and work without constant supervision.
• Commitment to maintaining safe, welcoming facilities.
• Valid right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Keeping school buildings and outdoor areas safe, tidy, and presentable.
• Carrying out general upkeep, maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Helping prepare rooms and facilities for school events and activities.
• Supporting daily opening, closing, and security arrangements.
• Identifying maintenance issues and reporting them promptly.
• Assisting with health and safety checks and general site inspections.
• Working cooperatively with school staff and external contractors.

Skills

Dependable attitude

Maintenance experience

Hands-on tasks

Communication skills

Task organization

Right to work in UK

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a welcoming secondary school in Sheffield. This full-time, permanent position offers a hands-on role maintaining the premises and ensuring a safe, inviting environment for students and staff.

You will work with school staff to perform general upkeep, security checks, and preparations for events, contributing to a smooth daily operation and a tidy, well-presented site.